About Scientia Capital

Scientia Capital™ creates long-term capital appreciation for stakeholders by providing strategic planning, business development and investor relations.

Management

Alan M. Cassell, PhD

Dr. Cassell has co-founded or launched three technology start-ups including Integrated Nanosystems, Inc. (a spin-off from NASA Ames Research Center), Nanoconduction, Inc. (spun out of NASA Ames Research Center, www.nanoconduction.com), and NanoTox, Inc. (www.nanotox.com). Integrated Nanosystems developed wafer-scale process integration technology for nanosensors with application in semiconductor process control, environmental monitoring and biotechnology. While at Integrated Nanosystems, Dr. Cassell was Vice President of Operations and served on the Board of Directors. As Vice President of Operations he managed government grants and fabrication process development. The other spin-off from NASA Ames, Nanoconduction, is a company developing thermal interface materials for semiconductor devices. As part of the launch team Dr. Cassell was instrumental in securing the $7 M Series A investment to launch the company. Most recently, Dr. Cassell worked with Nanotox, Inc. to identify high throughput assays for toxicology testing of nanomaterials and technical due diligence and materials characterization partners in the US and Europe. As a scientific professional, Dr. Cassell has authored or co-authored 65 peer reviewed articles, presented 40 invited lectures or conference events, and has 2 issued patents.

Michael Schwing

Mr. Schwing holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting from Merrimack College, North Andover, MA.

Mr. Schwing began his accounting career in the banking industry and in a public accounting setting followed by five years as Assistant Controller in a large regional insurance agency. Before joining Scientia Capital, he has held various accounting positions with increasing responsibility for Bio Energy and its affiliates including the creation and maintenance of financial statements, tax returns and basis calculations on existing and start-up companies, the overseeing of all financial operations, development of financial analyses, budget and tax planning, the arranging of all insurance products including liability, business interruption, casualty, health, life, disability and workmen's compensation, and management of support personnel. Mr. Schwing advises for budgeting, tax planning, risk management.